Kings May Levy Fine Against Ty Lawson

According to the Kings, “We have made it clear to all our players and employees that there are standards of conduct and behavior expected of the entire Kings organization – on and off the court.” While (Kings GM Vlade) Divac said (Ty) Lawson wouldn’t be suspended by the team, he left the door open for […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Kings Guard Ty Lawson Misses Team Flight

Sacramento Kings guard Ty Lawson will have to meet with team officials to explain himself after missing the Kings’ recent flight to Kentucky for an exhibition game, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com that Lawson was late to a Kings shootaround in Las Vegas earlier this week, then missed the team’s trip east before […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
50 Predictions for 2016-17 NBA Season

Each year, Joel Brigham makes 50 bold predictions for the upcoming season knowing he’ll revisit them again come spring.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
What’ll Be in New Collective Bargaining Agreement?

Eric Pincus looks at what things must be addressed in a new (potential) NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Kings Get Win in First Game at Golden 1 Center

After some 15 years of inaction, setbacks and, finally, construction, after nearly relocating to Seattle, after trading in the college-fieldhouse environment of Sleep Train Arena for the 21st Century, the Kings played their first game in shiny Golden 1 Center on Monday, a 135-96 exhibition win over Maccabi Haifa. The real moment for the organization […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Kings Sign Jersey Ad Deal With Blue Diamond Growers

The Sacramento Kings are now the second NBA team to sell advertising on game jerseys, with locally based Blue Diamond Growers signing on. Team and company executives declined to comment on the value of the three-year deal. Source: John Lombardo and Terry Lefton of Sports Business Journal

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Kings’ Joerger Impressed By Ben McLemore

(Kings coach Dave) Joerger has been impressed with Ben McLemore’s ability to guard. Specifically, closing out, being physical and talking on the defensive side Source: Blake Ellington of Sactown Royalty on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Is Ben McLemore On The Move?

The Milwaukee Bucks reportedly have interest in the former lottery pick, but will Sacramento bite?

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Cousins on Kings’ Offense: ‘I Love It. I Love It. I Love It.’

DeMarcus Cousins can sum up his feelings about the Kings’ offense in nine words: “I love it. I love it. I love it. New coach Dave Joerger plans to use Cousins in the high post more, allowing the two-time All-Star center to be more of a facilitator while continuing to be a scoring threat. Joerger […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021